Not many people realize it, but June 10 is National Ballpoint Pen Day in the US. Not only that, but 2018 celebrates the 75th birth date of the ballpoint pen! Most people today can’t remember when ballpoints weren’t available. Although a quarter of a century old, the ballpoint is a youngster in the history of … Read moreHistory of the ballpoint pen

In an increasingly electronic, digital, automatic world, many people long for something “real.” Some bake, work on a smallholding, or take up crafts to connect themselves with the world of manual labour. Others pick up a fountain pen. But how do you get started, if you’ve never used one before? First of all, understand the … Read moreWriting with a Fountain Pen 101

Some people create beautiful calligraphy using simple ballpoint pens. But they’re in the minority; most of us need a bit more help from our tools. So what kind of calligraphy pen should you use to make your handwriting look best? Your decision will partly depend on what kind of script you want to use, and … Read moreGet The Best Pen For Your Style of Calligraphy

Learning calligraphy is not as intimidating as it seems. Producing beautiful lettering is more a matter of practice than innate artistic ability. With enough patience and the right tools for the job, you will be able to create your own party invitations, wedding announcements, and decorative signs in stunning calligraphic styles. For bare essentials, you … Read moreThe Basics Of Learning Calligraphy

An Introduction to Buying a Fountain Pen The pen isn’t something that typically receives much thought. The ubiquitous ballpoint pen dominates the market; no office or junk drawer would be complete without an ample supply of cheap pens. The disposable pen is inexpensive and gets the job done, and while these characteristics are in part … Read moreDitch That Disposable Pen